Newton County's estimated 2026 population is 62,918 with a growth rate of 1.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Newton County is the 19th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 58,172 and has seen a growth of 8.16% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.2 years
Female: 41.3 years
Male: 39.1 years
There are 45,762 adults, (11,328 of whom are seniors) in Newton County.
Female: 30,393 (50.6%)
Male: 29,725 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Newton County includes 81.25% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,846 | 81.25% |
| Two or more races | 6,601 | 10.98% |
| Other race | 1,285 | 2.14% |
| Native American | 1,019 | 1.69% |
| Asian | 963 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 837 | 1.39% |
| Black or African American | 567 | 0.94% |
Newton County's average per capita income is $41,180. Household income levels show a median of $66,301. The poverty rate stands at 13.48%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,155 | $114,330 |
| Families | $77,943 | $101,710 |
| Households | $66,301 | $87,454 |
| Non Families | $36,678 | $46,982 |
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